Reason Three: Why 2010 is FINALLY the Mavs' year

Published 7:00 pm, Wednesday, April 21, 2010

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#3 - JASON KIDD HAS FOUND HIS NICHE IN THE OFFENSE

Trading for Jason Kidd two years ago was not a popular move at the time. It would be tough to find the Mavs fan not excited Kidd is back in a Dallas jersey now. Kidd has had one of the best seasons of his career, averaging 10 points, 9.1 assists and 5.6 rebounds a game. He’s also Dallas’ best 3-point shooter, hitting a career best 42.5 percent from behind the arch.

The biggest deal for a point guard is the chemistry with the players around him. Kidd has plenty of weapons to find, including Nowitzki, Butler and Marion. He’s got a natural chemistry with Marion from their time together in Phoenix. Kidd has always been an underrated defender, too, with several nominations to All-Defensive teams.

Because of Kidd the Mavs have both one of the best marks in turnover differential and assist-to-turnover differential. These things are important in close games.